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General Orders for the organization of African American troops, December 3, 1863

State of Indiana.
Adjutant General's Office,
Indianapolis, Dec. 23, 1863
General Orders
authority haven't been granted by the secretary of war for the organization of a colored Regiment infantry in this state, the same will be recruited and organize in accordance with general orders issued from this office, dated September 21, 1863. December 3, 1863
James H Harris
is hereby appointed a Recruiting Officer, and is authorized to recruit for colored Forces, in the State of Indiana at large in any County, in any Congressional District, and pursuance of General Orders aforesaid, and he will co-operate with all other Recruiting Officers appointed for like purposes.
By orders of the Governor
Laz Noble
Adjutant General Indiana.

State of Indiana.
Adjutant General's Office,
Indianapolis, Dec. 23, 1863
General Orders
authority haven't been granted by the secretary of war for the organization of a colored Regiment infantry in this state, the same will be recruited and organize in accordance with general orders issued from this office, dated September 21, 1863. December 3, 1863
James H Harris
is hereby appointed a Recruiting Officer, and is authorized to recruit for colored Forces, in the State of Indiana at large in any County, in any Congressional District, and pursuance of General Orders aforesaid, and he will co-operate with all other Recruiting Officers appointed for like purposes.
By orders of the Governor
Laz Noble
Adjutant General Indiana.